17 OCTOBER 1908, page 2

. Au Imperial Rescript Has Been Issued In Japan Enjoining

on all classes in the community the need of economy and simplicity. "For the purpose of keeping pace with the constant progress of the world, and of participating in the......

In The Commons On Thursday Mr. Grayson Was Expelled For

disobeying the Speaker's ruling. We do not care to advertise Mr. Grayson or his views by dwelling further on this trivial incident. On Friday Mr. Will Thorne, the Labour M.P.,......

The Licensing Bill Has Been Under Discussion In The Commons

during the later part of the week, 4,0 tonal in the case of debates controlled by the "guillotine," it is difficult to attach any great sense of reality to the dia- cussion ;......

On Monday In The House Of Commons, When Parliament...

the Children Bill, which had been sent from Grand Committee, was considered on report. Both on this day and on Tuesday Mr. Lupton, a Liberal Member, was very active in......

' The Durban Convention For The Discussion Of South African

union met on Monday. The opening speech was delivered by Sir H. Nathan, Governor of Natal. The proceedings were continued in private. The special correspondent of the Times says......

A Rearrangement Of Several Cabinet Posts Has Been Brought...

by the transference of Lord Wolverhampton to the post of Lord President of the Council from the Duchy of Lancaster, in which he is succeeded by Lord Fitzmaurice. Lord Fitz......

Mr. Balfour, Who Denounced The Government Policy With...

nevertheless admitted that the property they were dealing with was less than full freehold. Thus the real difference between the Government and the Opposition is a question of......

The Conflict At Tabriz During The Past Week Has Gone

in favour of the Nationalists, who have driven the Royalist forces from several positions. These reverses to the Shah's troops of course explain the dismissal of Ain-ed-Dowleb,......

The Turkish Method Of Retorting To Austria In The Near

East by a boycott of Austrian goods seems to be more effectual than one would have supposed. The Turkish Government says that it is doing all that is possible to protect......